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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, second from left, updated the public on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. She was joined by, from left, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, State Sen. Anna Kaplan and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.
County, state and businesses work to fight coronavirus spread
“We’re all in this together,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said at a news conference on the county and state’s efforts to stop the spread of a new strain of the … more
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At a news conference Sunday, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, left, and County Executive Laura Curran warned against price gouging of sanitary items during the coronavirus outbreak.
Lawmakers warn against price gouging during coronavirus outbreak
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice gathered on Sunday at Oceanside Middle School for a news conference to address price gouging during what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency. more
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The bag ban is dumb
There’s no polite way to say it: The ban on plastic shopping bags that took effect on Sunday is just plain dumb. The law, the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act . . . more
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Edward Lieberman
Criminal justice reform laws impact local communities
Oscar Wilde’s frequently quoted adage “No good deed goes unpunished” can easily be applied to New York state’s recently enacted bail reform law, which ends bail for misdemeanor and low-level felony crimes considered nonviolent. The State Legislature’s intent may have been good . . . more
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New York National Guard members help in all types of emergencies. Inwood resident Alex Martinez, not pictured, was promoted to private.
Inwood New York National Guard member Alex Martinez promoted
Alex Martinez, of Inwood, a member of the New York National Guard, received a promotion in recognition for his capability, responsibility and leadership. more
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Christa Farmer, a Hofstra University professor, discussed the science behind climate change on Long Island.
GOSR, Hofstra offer coastal sustainability seminars
Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more
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The New York Times, a historical treasure trove
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more
A First Lego League Competition judge was reported to have said 'Goddamned Jews' when reviewing the project by Woodmere Middle School students at the Feb. 8 contest at Mineola High School.
Hate speech reported at First Lego competition in Mineola
The Hewlett-Woodmere School District is investigating an anti-Semitic incident that reportedly occurred at an event involving the Woodmere Middle School robotics team.  more
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Five Towns students earning a place on the dean’s list
Atlantic Beach resident Remy Mollo was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Seton Hall University. more
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Rabbi Ari Korenblit, spiritual leader of the International Synagogue at John F. Kennedy International Airport, with the Jewish chapel’s ark.
Spiritual guidance for an arriving and departing congregation
Roughly five miles from the multitude of Jewish houses of worship in the Five Towns that serve dues-paying members and hold a wide array of events and programs is an atypical congregation, one that comes and goes with flights into and out of John F. Kennedy International Airport. more
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